Bushfire Mitigation Program Coordinator in High Wycombe

Agency: Fire & Emergency Services, Department of – High Wycombe WA

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

About Us

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property. By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events.

About the Role

The State Bushfire Mitigation Team manages vegetation treatments on Unallocated Crown Land and Unmanaged Reserves across the Perth metropolitan area and all gazetted townsites in Western Australia. The Mitigation Program Coordinator is an office-based role responsible for the effective allocation of resources, including personnel, plant and contractors, and ensures all activities are scheduled and delivered utilising our online system in a timely and compliant manner. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the position contributes to planning, program analysis and reporting of mitigation activities.

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Work program scheduling and resource coordination
• Program evaluation, analysis and reporting capability
• Research initiatives, agreements and briefing notes
• Bushfire mitigation planning and technical expertise
• Stakeholder engagement, coordination and communication

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Personal Leadership. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking a rewarding and meaningful role contributing directly to the reduction of fuel loads and improving community safety across the state.

Prerequisites

• Possession of a current unrestricted C class driver’s license, which must remain valid for the duration of employment.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies and additional allowances may apply.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Evidence of a current unrestricted Australian C Class drivers licence.
• A maximum two (2) page statement addressing essential criteria two (2), three (3), five (5) and six (6) contained in the attached job description form and in the context of the position responsibilities.
• A current comprehensive CV that clearly demonstrates your relevant competencies and experiences, including the names of two referees who can attest to your suitability to this role.

Please do not send your application to Daniel Hendriksen or seek their assistance with lodging your application. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used to provide reasonable adjustments. Please contact us at ****@dfes.wa.gov.au.

Benefits of Working With DFES

• Free 24/7 access to an on-site gym.
• Opportunities to assist during statewide emergency incidents.
• Great work/life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements.
• Long service leave after 7 years.
• Paid parental leave as well as other attractive leave options.
• Access to salary packaging options.
• Professional Career Development Opportunities.

Eligibility To Apply

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.

National Police Certificate

A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

Choice of Super

The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986, prevents DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently, only have the following two options:

• Remain with their existing GESB Superannuation account; or
• Join the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund.

Those appointed on a fixed term contract do have choice of super, however if converted to permanent, employees will need to choose one on the two options listed above.

DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious. People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).